The Job Opportunity:
An established and growing specialty and emergency hospital is looking for a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Specialist to step into a Specialty Medical Director role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine but is also ready to have a greater voice in the medical direction and continued development of a hospital. The Medical Director will help support high standards of patient care, encourage collaboration among the medical team, and contribute to a culture where learning and professional growth are valued.
The role is designed for a thoughtful and approachable leader who enjoys working alongside other veterinarians, sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues, and helping create an environment where doctors and their support teams can do their best work. The hospital is continuing to expand its specialty services, creating opportunities for the Medical Director to help shape the future of a growing referral and emergency practice.

Practice Information:
The hospital is a newly built, modern specialty and emergency facility with approximately 20,000 square feet of space. The medical team includes experienced specialists and veterinarians across several areas of practice, with plans to continue expanding referral services in fields such as internal medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, radiation oncology, medical oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, and dermatology.

It is designed to support both emergency and advanced specialty care and includes:

• Multiple examination rooms
• Dedicated radiology rooms
• Several operating and procedure rooms
• Advanced CT and multiple ultrasound systems
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory equipment
• Digital radiography and dental imaging
• Coagulation and blood-gas testing
• 12-lead ECG capabilities
• Advanced radiation therapy technology
• MRI capabilities being added as part of the hospital’s continued growth

Role Responsibilities:

• The Specialty Medical Director will help provide clinical leadership while remaining actively involved in veterinary medicine. Responsibilities will include:
• Helping guide the hospital’s medical direction and standards of care
• Supporting evidence-based medicine and thoughtful clinical decision-making
• Working collaboratively with specialists, emergency clinicians, and the broader veterinary team
• Encouraging open communication and collaboration around complex cases
• Mentoring and supporting veterinarians and other members of the medical team
• Helping identify opportunities to strengthen and expand specialty services
• Supporting a culture of continued learning and professional development
• Promoting compassionate, high-quality care for patients and their families
• Working with hospital leadership and regional support resources on ongoing medical initiatives

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent graduate of an accredited veterinary program
• Board-certified or residency-trained in an appropriate veterinary specialty
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the applicable state
• Committed to practicing evidence-based medicine and maintaining high standards of veterinary care
• A collaborative clinician who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable providing mentorship, guidance, and clinical support to colleagues
• An approachable leader who values communication and mutual respect
• A lifelong learner interested in continued professional and clinical development

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation is available and will reflect the veterinarian’s experience, training, and credentials.
• The benefits package may include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
• Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE opportunities
• Access to extensive online and in-person professional development resources
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and research
• Mental health and well-being resources
• Access to a broader network of veterinary specialists and professional colleagues

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